The
International Wine Series brings home winemakers grape juice from the world's
best vineyards. Wines that showcase the distinct styles that have made
each region famous. In the tradition of our Premium Selection wine kits,
the same fresh grape juice to concentrate composition produce an astonishing
quality homemade wine. We have taken great care to bring in the finest
the world has to offer.
South African Pinotage has only
been on the international scene since the 1970s. A variety too long neglected.
The Pinotage is a deep, ruby wine with purple highlights. Complex and intense,
its layered aromas of ripe raspberry, spices, red cherry and fruitcake
give way to a rich complexity of flavors that include raspberry, vanilla,
plum, coffee and a subtle hint of banana in the finish.
SOUTH
AFRICAN
CHENIN
BLANC $104.95
Selection International South
African Chenin Blanc comes from the country’s largest and highest quality
growing region Stellenbosch. High natural acidity and fruity aromas
meld with flavors of green apple, luscious tropical fruits and summer melon
to produce a crisp, well-balanced finish. Aging improves the floral
and melon notes of this dry white wine.
ARGENTINA
WINE KITS (makes 6 gallons)
ARGENTINE
MALBEC $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Malbech has found uniquely
favorable growing conditions in Argentina and has no doubt created one
of the most successful and delicious Malbec wines in the world. A combination
of desert climate, cold nights, and irrigation of eternal snows from the
Andes. An intense bouquet of plums, black currant and violet aromas give
way to a slight touch of hunting and leather notes. This richly purple
colored Malbec carries a velvety texture with long, soft flavors.
AUSTRALIAN
WINE KITS
MURRAY
RIVER RESERVE $104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Full, intense white from
the Murray River region between Victoria and New South Wales. Herbaceous
bouquet and ripe, tropical fruit flavors from this blend of Sauvignon Blanc,
Colombard and Muscat varieties. Crisp, dry, refreshing acidity with a hint
of oak.
AUSTRALIAN
CHARDONNAY $104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Australian
Chardonnays continue to impress with their unabashed celebration of opulent
fruit and seductive vanilla-oak, full-bodied flavor. Supple, buttery, fruity,
this golden wine delivers from the first sip, to the clean, lingering finish.
AUSTRALIAN
SHIRAZ $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Wonderfully
delicious, with rich, ripe aromas that deliver right through to the full,
zesty finish. The young wine is not rough or harsh and the aged version
gains extra polish and retains the core fruit flavors of plums, cherries,
and blackberries.
AUSTRALIAN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The bold, individualistic
style of Australia’s winemakers is captured in our Australian Cabernet
Sauvignon. Combines forward fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant
with a tremendous backing of tannin. Polished with a long, layered finish
accentuated with oak.
AUSTRALIAN
CABERNET SHIRAZ $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The blend that made Australia
famous. Cabernet Sauvignon's structural intensity perfectly complements
the ripe fruit and chocolate flavors of Shiraz, for a rich, complex and
hearty red wine of outstanding character. Big, bold and dark, a luxurious
treat.
CHILEAN
WINE KITS (makes 6 gallons)
CHILEAN
MERLOT $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Powerful fruit and spice
flavor, with mellow tannins for a supple finish. Deserves ageing, but will
develop quicker than Cabernet Sauvignon and will stand up to the same food
pairings.
CHILEAN
PINOT NOIR $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 A bright ruby color with
delicate aromas of red berry flavors. Medium bodied and supple with
a hint of herbiness, the mouthfeel is very elegant with soft tannins and
a subtle oak finish.
CHILEAN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Our Chilean version of this
classic boasts black pepper and berry bouquets. Notably flavorful, with
tannins that develop with age. Pairs with beef, turkey, lamb and stews.
CHILEAN
CHARDONNAY $104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Lively, medium-bodied wine
with citrus and apple notes.
FRENCH
WINE KITS
FRENCH
MERLOT $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Direct from the vineyards
of southern France, this classic varietals is rich with ripe fruit and
berry flavors, yet soft and elegant. Dry, full bodied and deeply colored,
with a complex velvety taste accentuated with premium French oak.
FRENCH
CABERNET SAUVIGNON $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The world's most renowned
red wine, from the world's most renowned wine country. Deep ruby red color,
with characteristic fruit intensity balanced by strong tannins. The use
of premium French oak, results in a wine of rich complexity fully realized
with age.
FRENCH
CHARDONNAY $104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The classic, from the country
that made it famous as the grape of White Burgundy. Pleasantly dry, with
medium acidity balanced with subtle hints of citrus and fruit. Includes
premium French oak for a characteristic vanilla oak structure.
GERMAN
WINE KITS
MULLER-THURGAU-$104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Developed as a cross combining
Riesling with the Sylvaner, Germany’s most widely cultivated grape attains
rare heights in aroma and flavor. Crisp, clean, with a grapey fruit character,
low to medium acidity, and fragrant aroma.
ITALIAN
WINE KITS
ITALIAN
SANGIOVESE $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Italian Sangiovese (san-joe-VAY-zee)
has a bright red cherry character, overlaying strawberry notes, with hints
of violets and white pepper. It's medium body and long, wonderfully smooth,
tannic finish is livened by a zing of acidity and toasty oak.
ITALIAN
AMARONE $111.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 A very intense and complex
wine, with a wide array of flavors and aromas. Deep ruby red, this heavyweight
wine exudes aromas of sour cherries, dark chocolate, stewed plums, dried
fruits, anise, raisins, bitter almond and molasses. A spicy-earthy bittersweet
finish that lengthens on indefinitely from the huge volume of tannins.
Italian Amarone is often enjoyed by itself, sipped outside of mealtimes
with good conversation and good friends.
ITALIAN
MONTEPULCIANO $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 A vigorous red grape grown
in east-central Italy, capable of creating deep colored, rich red wines
with blackberry flavors and peppery tannins. Produces wines that are smooth
yet robust, with high alcohol.
ITALIAN
PINOT GRIGIO $104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 The uniquely Italian version
of the Pinot Gris grape. Produces a bight, crisp and dry white wine. Fresh,
fragrant and lively with the flavors of flintiness with hints of citrus
and almonds.
SPANISH
WINE KITS
SPANISH
RIOJA $109.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50 Spain's finest red wine
blend from the famous northern Spanish region. Tends towards the traditional
Bordeaux style, combining bright berry and spice flavors, deep red colors
and solid tannin backup. Includes premium oak for a soft, dry vanilla finish.
Delightful when aged.
CHILEAN
CHARDONNAY $104.95--ADD
30 LABELS $4.50
